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Economic News News 17 September 2025 - 11 October 2025

Cryptocurrency Market Update: October 2025 Rally Ends with Tariff-Driven Selloff

Cryptocurrency Market Update: October 2025 Rally Ends with Tariff-Driven Selloff

In early October 2025 the crypto market began on a strong footing. Record inflows into crypto ETFs and bullish equity markets helped push prices higher. For example, Reuters reported that Bitcoin hit a new all-time high above $125,000 on Oct. 5 Reuters – its eighth straight day of gains – as over $5.95 billion flowed into crypto ETFs in the week to…
Gold Soars Past $4,000 for the First Time – Inside the Historic Rally and What’s Next

Gold Prices Rally to New Records in Early October 2025

Gold prices surged in early October 2025, repeatedly hitting new all-time highs above $4,000 per ounce as investors sought safe-haven assets amid mounting global uncertainty. From October 1 to 11, the gold spot price climbed steadily (London PM fix and New York futures both setting records), with U.S. December futures briefly topping the $4,000 mark on October 7 and again…
Gold Soars Past $4,000 for the First Time – Inside the Historic Rally and What’s Next

Gold Soars Past $4,000 for the First Time – Inside the Historic Rally and What’s Next

Gold Blasts Past $4,000 in an Unprecedented Surge Gold’s climb has been nothing short of spectacular – shattering its all-time high and crossing the psychologically important $4,000 threshold for the first time. On October 7, prices breached $4k/oz and kept rising into October 8, when gold peaked near $4,078 Cbsnews. This milestone comes after numerous records were broken in recent…
U.S. Stocks Rally as Shutdown Fears Fade – Markets Hit Fresh Records

U.S. Stocks Rally as Shutdown Fears Fade – Markets Hit Fresh Records

Market commentary and outlook Lara Castleton of Janus Henderson noted that Tuesday’s White House–Pfizer announcement “was the catalyst for healthcare,” freeing up investors to rotate into the beaten-down sector Reuters. Kyle Rodda at Capital.com observed that the weak ADP report “suggests the U.S. economy is in almost dire need for further policy support,” so markets are pricing in much higher…
Market Record Rally Amid Shutdown: A Deep Dive into U.S. Stock Performance on 1 October 2025

Market Record Rally Amid Shutdown: A Deep Dive into U.S. Stock Performance on 1 October 2025

Market Overview Index Performance The 1 October 2025 session began under a cloud as the federal government shut down due to a budget impasse. Stock futures opened lower amid fears that key economic reports might be delayed Investopedia. By the closing bell, however, Wall Street had staged a dramatic recovery: Contrary to midday reports that the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were modestly…
Stocks Rally to Record Highs as Shutdown Looms – Dow and S&P Post Best September in 15 Years

Stocks Rally to Record Highs as Shutdown Looms – Dow and S&P Post Best September in 15 Years

Market Performance (Sept. 30 & Oct. 1) U.S. stock markets closed Sept. 30 higher, ending the month on a positive note. The S&P 500 closed at 6,688.46 (+0.41%), the Dow at 46,397.89 (+0.18%), and the Nasdaq at 22,660.01 (+0.31%) Reuters. All three indices notched monthly and quarterly gains: for September, the S&P rose about 3.5% (its best September since 2010)…
Gold Price Surges Past $3,800; Silver Nears 14-Year High on Fed-Cut and Shutdown Fears

Gold Price Surges Past $3,800; Silver Nears 14-Year High on Fed-Cut and Shutdown Fears

Gold and silver continue to ride a historic rally as investors seek safe assets amid uncertainty. By early Sept 30, spot gold hovered around $3,800/oz, having eased off record highs hit earlier in the week Reuters Reuters. U.S. gold futures (December delivery) traded near $3,828 Reuters. The metal’s surge accelerated on Sept 29 – gold briefly spiked to $3,833.37/oz (a…
Nasdaq Sizzles on Tech Mania as Shutdown and Fed Drama Unfold – Will the Rally Last?

Nasdaq Sizzles on Tech Mania as Shutdown and Fed Drama Unfold – Will the Rally Last?

Market Snapshot: Rebound After Late-Week Dip Last week ended with Nasdaq near recent highs but under pressure from rotating profit-taking. On Thursday (Sept. 26), the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.5% (to 22,384.70) Nasdaq amid “growing concerns over the record-high valuations of AI and tech stocks” Nasdaq. Firms like Oracle (down ~5.6%) and Tesla (~–4.4%) led the declines as investors questioned whether…
Tariff Shocks & Rate Jitters Ignite Wild 48 Hours in European Markets

Tariff Shocks & Rate Jitters Ignite Wild 48 Hours in European Markets

Key Facts German DAX index graph at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, reflecting volatile mid-week trading Reuters. Pan-European Overview: From Slump to Rebound European equities seesawed over the two days, buffeted by transatlantic trade tensions and shifting rate expectations. On Thursday Sept. 25, the STOXX Europe 600 index dropped 0.7%, touching levels not seen in three weeks Reuters. Almost every major…
Hot GDP Surprise Shatters Wall Street’s Rally – Stocks Slide on Fed Jitters (Sept 25, 2025)

Hot GDP Surprise Shatters Wall Street’s Rally – Stocks Slide on Fed Jitters (Sept 25, 2025)

U.S. Stock Market News and Insights on September 25, 2025 Market Indices & Sectors at a Glance Wall Street’s September rally hit a wall on Thursday as all three major indexes extended their slide. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average each fell roughly half a percent, marking the third straight day of losses Investopedia. This losing…
Dow Dips as Fed Fears Slam Tech Stocks – Hot Economic Data Rattles Wall Street (Sept 25, 2025)

Dow Dips as Fed Fears Slam Tech Stocks – Hot Economic Data Rattles Wall Street (Sept 25, 2025)

U.S. Stock Market News Roundup for September 25, 2025 Markets Pause as Rally Loses Steam After a torrid summer of gains, U.S. stocks hit a speed bump this week. Thursday’s session saw a hesitant recovery following two days of declines. The Dow Jones Industrial Average oscillated between modest losses and gains before ending essentially flat, around the 46,100 level. The…
Global Markets on Edge as Fed Rate Decision Nears: Asia Optimistic, West Cautious

Fed’s First Rate Cut Since 2024 Sparks Market Whiplash – Dow Rallies as Tech Stocks Tumble

Market Overview: Indices & Sectors Wall Street wrapped up September 17 with a split decision. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.56% to close around 46,013 Reuters, extending its uptrend thanks in part to strength in financial and industrial stocks. The S&P 500 eased 0.1% to ~6,600 Reuters, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 0.33% to ~22,261 Reuters. Earlier…

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  • Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Ends Contract with $192 Million Stock Manager
    February 2, 2026, 9:37 PM EST. The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System's board of trustees has terminated its New York-based investment manager responsible for overseeing approximately $192 million in stock market investments. This move marks a significant shift in the management of the system's equities portfolio. The decision reflects the trustees' response to performance or strategic concerns, though specific reasons were not disclosed. The change will affect how the pension fund manages its assets for Arkansas educators. The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System provides retirement benefits for public school teachers in the state.
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